Mike Carey's One-Sided Bargains
Image · 2006 · 1 issue
About the series
Mike Carey and artist Mike Perkins launched this eerie Image Comics one-shot in 2006, a self-contained supernatural horror tale exploring the dangerous cost of striking deals with otherworldly forces. The story follows a man who discovers a mysterious shop offering seemingly perfect bargains—with hidden, devastating consequences that blur the line between wish fulfillment and nightmare. A tight, atmospheric showcase of Carey's knack for dark fantasy and Perkins' moody, detailed linework, it stands as a haunting single-issue meditation on greed and regret.